Highland Falls, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
3,696
Population
3,391/sq mi density
$107,500
Median Income
$46,274 per capita
$340,600
Home Value
$424,043 Zillow
$1,731
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$107,500 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$340,600 home value, $1,731/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Highland Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3646°N, 73.9689°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | New York Stewart International (SWF) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0402 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 96 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.6 in |
Highland Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.0").